The steel warehouse buildings designed and processed by Havit Steel provide customers with ideal storage and cargo management solutions.

Steel warehouses appeared in the early 20th century. With the advancement of industrialization, steel production technology has improved, and warehouses have transitioned from wooden and brick structures to steel frame structures. They have also become larger and stronger.

Design of steel warehouse buildings:

Steel warehouse buildings are a new type of storage facility that can be customized according to usage requirements. Its architectural design must ensure the functionality, safety and economy of the warehouse.

First of all, it is necessary to clarify the types of items stored in the warehouse, storage volume, storage cycle, etc. For example, warehouses for storing food, chemicals or heavy equipment have special requirements for their design. In addition, it is necessary to consider the frequency of goods entering and leaving, and whether a loading platform is required.

Secondly, the design of steel warehouse buildings should also consider the use environment. Climate conditions such as temperature, wind speed and humidity will affect the building design. In cold areas, the first thing to consider is the insulation of the warehouse. In humid environments, it is necessary to consider the anti-corrosion of steel warehouse buildings. In coastal areas, the wind speed is relatively high, so the strength of the structure needs to be considered.

Finally, the efficiency of warehouse use needs to be considered, and reasonable warehouse layout and storage methods are crucial. For steel structure warehouse buildings with higher heights, three-dimensional shelves can be used to improve space utilization. For enterprises with larger volumes of goods or requiring large-volume goods turnover, large-span steel structure warehouse buildings without internal columns can be designed.

Steel has the characteristics of light weight and high strength, and its tensile strength and compressive strength are much higher than concrete and wood. Therefore, when designing steel structure warehouse buildings, the characteristics of steel structures should be considered to design higher, larger, and more stable warehouse buildings. In addition, the plasticity and reliability of steel structures can meet the design requirements of different types of warehouses and meet diverse needs, and have excellent wind and earthquake resistance, ensuring the safety and durability of warehouses.

The components of Steel Warehouse Building:

Steel structure warehouse buildings usually consist of steel beams, columns, steel trusses, and other components.
The various components or parts are connected by welding, bolting, or rivets.
1. Main structure
The main structure includes steel columns and beams, which are primary load-bearing structures. It is usually processed from steel plate or section steel to bear the entire building itself and external loads. The main structure adopts Q345B steel.
2. Substructure
Made of thin-walled steel, such as purlins, wall girts, and bracing. The secondary structure helps the main structure and transfers the main structure’s load to the foundation to stabilize the entire building.
3. Roof and walls
The roof and wall adopt corrugated single color sheets and sandwich panels, which overlap each other during the installation process so that the building forms a closed structure.
4. Bolt
Used to fix various components. Bolt connection can reduce on-site welding, making the installation of steel structure easier and faster.

Steel structure warehouse buildings are widely used because of their simple and convenient construction, short cycle, low labor cost, wind and earthquake resistance, energy saving, and environmental protection. With the rise of logistics and e-commerce industries, more and more steel warehouse buildings are being built and put into use soon. The following knowledge can provide reference if you plan to build a steel structure warehouse.

1. Site selection of steel warehouse buildings: Warehouses should be built in flat, open areas without water accumulation. The warehouse site should be close to roads, railways or ports to facilitate cargo transportation. In addition, the length-to-width ratio of warehouse buildings should be controlled at 1:1.5, which is more economical.

2. Pay attention to load-bearing design: When designing steel structure warehouses, load-bearing must be considered, combined with local climatic conditions, such as rain, snow pressure, construction load, maintenance load, strong wind, etc. Ensure that the warehouse building is stable under extreme climatic conditions.

3. Pay attention to the warehouse’s lighting layout: Reasonable lighting design can save energy. Of course, appropriate lighting layout should be carried out according to the nature of the goods to be stored. If many goods need to be shielded from light, too many glass windows cannot be designed.

Moisture-proof warehouses can prevent goods from becoming moldy and deteriorating and can also deter warehouses from rusting and corroding. Therefore, it is essential to take necessary moisture-proof measures.

• Steel warehouse buildings can use moisture-proof materials like membranes, waterproof coatings, etc.
• Also, maintain good ventilation, control the humidity in the warehouse, and use a dehumidifier if necessary.
• Install shelves in the warehouse, and try to place the goods on the shelves and not close to the ground. The ground can use moisture-proof flooring or a waterproof layer on the bottom to prevent water seepage from the setting.
• Regularly check whether there are leaks in the warehouse and repair them in time.

The biggest fear of any building is a leaky roof. Warehouses are where goods are stored, and water leaks can cause substantial property losses. Therefore, water leakage prevention is one of the factors that must be considered.
1) Correct roof design: The warehouse roof should have a particular slope to prevent rainwater from accumulating and contribute to better drainage.
2) Install drainage system: Design a reasonable drainage system for the warehouse, such as rain troughs, gutters, drainage pipes, etc., to prevent accumulation caused by excessive rain and insufficient drainage in time, guide water to flow down from drains and drainage pipes, and do not cause damage to roof panels and Damage to wall panels.
3) Choose high-quality waterproof materials: Choose high-quality waterproof materials for roofs and walls to ensure no water seepage.
4) Sealing seams and connections: Especially at the joints of roof components, necessary sealing must be carried out in advance to prevent roof leakage.
5) Regular maintenance and inspection: Inspect roofs, walls, etc., discover damage or potential leakage problems, and repair them promptly.

Warehouse fires can cause substantial economic losses, and steel structures can deform or collapse without necessary fire protection treatment.

1) Use fire-retardant coatings: Coating the surface of steel structures with fire-retardant layers can provide fire protection and delay the spread of fire.
2) Install smoke detectors and fire alarm systems to ensure fires are discovered and extinguished immediately. And be equipped with necessary fire-fighting equipment.
3) Place goods reasonably and reserve fire escapes. Conduct regular fire safety training for employees, use of fire extinguishers, and exit methods.

Of course, other factors must be considered when constructing a steel warehouse building and other requirements put forward by the owner. The above factors must be taken into consideration. The more comprehensive the issues are considered during design, the more reasonable, safer, and practical the warehouse can be designed!

Steel structure warehouse is more economical than conventional buildings. The construction process is relatively simple; the prefabricated steel structure’s construction process is usually not as easy to delay the construction period of other facilities. All drilling, cutting, and welding are carried out in the factory, and then the parts are transported to the construction site for installation. Since only the parts are assembled on-site, there is almost no other cost increase.

Moreover, the technical requirements for assembling this prefabricated steel warehouse are not high. Almost anyone can do it, thus reducing labor costs and saving time.

Steel structure warehouse is a prefabricated building material. It has high strength and easy assembly so that it can be assembled quickly. The construction period of the steel warehouse is generally much shorter than conventional construction. Professional engineers design the steel structure warehouse according to different needs, saving you much time on building and significantly reducing your costs.

1. Load-bearing capacity: Steel warehouse buildings need to bear the weight of goods and themselves, so they need to have sufficient load-bearing capacity. When designing, it is necessary to select appropriate steel and connection methods based on factors such as the size, height, and load of the warehouse.

2. Earthquake resistance: Steel structures are resistant to earthquakes, but in areas where earthquakes occur frequently, the earthquake resistance of steel warehouse buildings should also be considered to ensure that the structure will not collapse due to insufficient earthquake resistance when an earthquake occurs. When designing the structure, the steel structure frame should be designed according to the local earthquake level.

3. Fire resistance: Steel is non-flammable but has poor fire resistance. When the temperature exceeds 300°C, steel yield strength begins to decrease. Therefore, the warehouse layout needs to be considered during structural design. In addition, fire retardant coatings should be sprayed after the steel structure is installed to improve the fire resistance of steel components.

4. Economy: The structural design needs to consider the economy of the steel structure warehouse building. Portal steel frames are used within 30 meters for large-span warehouses, and trusses are used for more than 30 meters to save steel. For warehouses that need insulation, color steel plates plus glass wool can be used instead of composite plates, saving material costs and reducing transportation costs. Lighting panels can be laid on the roof and walls to reuse natural light.

5. Aesthetics: The structural design of the steel warehouse building needs to be certain to meet people’s needs for architectural aesthetics. When designing, factors such as the appearance, color, and shape of the warehouse must be considered, and a suitable design plan must be chosen.